Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Truckee travel guide

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You're Going to Love Truckee

With a population of 16 180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Truckee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar of America (10040 Donner Pass Road) and Stella at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe (10918 Brockway Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Truckee

Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truckee in October
Estimated hotel price
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Truckee

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 40 km from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $161 for a 25h 05m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 258 km from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Oakland, the bus ride to Truckee takes 587 km and will cost you around $31. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 40 km from Truckee. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $161 for a 25h 05m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 258 km from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Truckee using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Oakland, the bus ride to Truckee takes 587 km and will cost you around $31. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Truckee

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Truckee

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,042 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
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Where to stay in Truckee

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe to great affordable options like the Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Truckee offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $430 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,641 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Truckee Donner Lodge and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Truckee, with prices from $40 to $3,829 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Truckee are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Truckee by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee

Most booked hotels in Truckee

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Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 746 reviews)
$164+
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Cedar Glen Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 119 reviews)
$133+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 343 reviews)
$162+
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Martis Valley Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 285 reviews)
$174+
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Firelite Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1789 reviews)
$105+
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Franciscan Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 323 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Truckee

Renting a car in Truckee costs $102 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Standard (Subaru Outback or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz GLE or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Truckee costs $102 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Truckee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Truckee is Standard (Subaru Outback or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Mercedes-Benz GLE or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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